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Detailed explanation-1: -This section consists of multiple tunnels and bridges, a few over Chenab, factually the world’s highest railway bridge is in this section only. 2022 was the completion year, but as in earlier cases it just proved to be another superficial deadline.

Detailed explanation-2: -In May last year, the General Manager of Northern Railways stated that Kashmir will be connected with the rest of the country through the railway link by the end of 2023, reports Financial Express. It is the most difficult railroad undertaking by Indian Railways since independence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 12.89 km tunnel, which is the longest escape tunnel of India, on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Thursday, officials said. It is part of the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s longest escape tunnel, which is 12.89 km long constructed on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir was completed by the Indian Railways. The longest tunnel is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project.

Detailed explanation-5: -Although scheduled completion date for the project was 15 August 2007, the revised timeline for the completion of remaining Katra–Banihal section of the project is November-December 2022.